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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.44, 22,670.28 and 12,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.44, 22,670.28 and 12,254.16 is: 16,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.44 : 22,670.28 = 12,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.44/22,670.28 = 12,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.44x = 22,670.28 × 12,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.44x = 277,805,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,805,238.36/16,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.48

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